LocalServ.Pro — Foundation Repair Hiring Checklist
Prepared October 17, 2026
Planning aid; verify current project requirements. No request is sent.

A foundation crack is an observation, not a complete diagnosis. Record its location, when you noticed it, and any changes in doors, floors, or nearby walls. Ask for an explanation of the cause and significance before accepting a repair method based only on a salesperson’s photograph.

DISCUSS WITH THE PROVIDER
What evidence supports the proposed cause of movement?
Who designs the repair and verifies its installation?
What monitoring or follow-up will show whether the objective was met?

COMPARE IN WRITING
[ ] Included tasks, materials and quantities
[ ] Exclusions, allowances and change approval
[ ] Relevant credentials, insurance and who performs the work
[ ] Permit responsibility, schedule, payment milestones and cleanup

SOURCES
FTC: Avoiding Home Improvement Scams — https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-home-improvement-scam
University of Minnesota Extension: Basement Moisture — https://extension.umn.edu/garden-and-home/home-maintenance/caring-for-a-home/moisture-in-basements-causes-and-solutions
U.S. DOE Building Science: Gutters and Downspouts — https://bsesc.energy.gov/energy-basics/stormwater-gutters-downspouts

Full guide: https://localserv.pro/services/foundation/